Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Real Betis Prediction: Visitors to get the job done

Real Betis did well to give themselves a two-goal cushion in their Uefa Conference League quarter-final tie with Jagiellonia Bialystok last week, and now they head to Stadion Miejski in Poland on Thursday (17:45, TNT Sports 6), hoping to get the job done.

The Spanish side saw their seven-game unbeaten run in La Liga ended on Sunday at home to Villarreal, and they will look to bounce back by firing themselves into a European semi-final. Read on for my Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Real Betis predictions, supported by the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

The hosts are without the services of Adrian Dieguz,  with the Spanish defender continuing his rehabilitation from a knee injury.

Michal Sacek is also missing for the Polish club, having been out of action since being forced off in the first leg of Jagiellonia's last-16 clash against TSC on February 20.

Leon Flach was recalled to the midfield in Andalusia but his involvement here looks to be in doubt as he was forced off through injury in Sunday's league victory over Legia Warsaw.

Miki Villar and Afimico Pululu were restored to the attack alongside Darko Churlinov last week against Betis, with Jesus Imaz operating as the number 10. Boss Adrian Siemieniec may be tempted to go with the same quartet on Thursday evening.

Real Betis are still missing winger Abde Ezzalzouli, who has missed the last three matches with an ankle problem.

Midfielder Marc Roca made the bench for the first time since February following a spell on the sidelines with a foot injury, so there is the potential for him to make a cameo in Poland.

Cedric Bakambu, Youssouf Sabaly, Natan, Ricardo Rodriguez and Fran Vieites were all dropped down to the bench against Villarreal, and it is likely that they will come back into the XI on Thursday.

Pablo Fornals and Johnny Cardoso are shoo-ins to continue in the engine room, while Antony, Isco and Jesus Rodriguez are set to support Bakambu up front.

Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Real Betis Odds

Jagiellonia Bialystok have won six of their 11 fixtures in the Conference League this term, including four of their five home matches. They are 11/4 to win this match in 90 minutes.

The draw, which was the outcome in the hosts' other game at Stadion Miejski, is on offer at 16/5.

Betis are 4/5 (which has an implied probability of 55.6%) to prevail in regulation time, and they have prevailed in each of their previous three away trips in Europe. If you would like some added insurance, you can back the visitors with the 2 Up Early Payout market at 8/11.

Bakambu is the joint-second top scorer in the UCL with six goals, with his latest coming against Thursday's opponents in the first leg. He is the 13/8 favourite to score anytime.

Real Betis to win @ 4/5

The visitors are in control of this tie coming into the second leg and they will be feeling confident with their two-goal cushion. Manuel Pellegrini has plenty of experience managing in Europe and this should help Betis navigate their way through to the semi-finals.

They boast a stronger squad than their hosts, who can certainly make them work in this game given their home record in this competition. Betis have six wins from their 11 outings in Europe, including each of their past three contests on the road.

Los Verdiblancos have built some strong momentum in recent weeks across all competitions despite falling to a defeat at the weekend. The players bring lots of quality that should be able to shine in this match to see them over the line.

Cedric Bakambu anytime goalscorer @ 13/8

I think there's value to be had in backing Bakambu to find the net on Thursday because we have seen his best form in the Conference League. The DR Congo international has six goals in 10 appearances with four coming in the last three outings.

The 34-year-old comes into this game full of confidence and with plenty of momentum behind him. He scored against Jagiellonia Bialystok last week, so he is one player who the hosts will be mostly concerned about keeping quiet on Thursday.

With the supporting cast around him, who are great at creating chances, I think it will be very tough trying to stop him from getting on the scoresheet.

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